Warm Roasted Asparagus with Walnuts
(makes 6 servings)
| refrigerated butter-flavored cooking spray |
| 36 | medium fresh asparagus spears, tough ends snapped off |
| 2 | tablespoons (25 g) reduced-fat margarine |
| 2 | tablespoons (28 g) chopped walnuts |
| 2 | tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lemon juice |
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C, Gas Mark 7). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat with cooking spray.
- Lay asparagus spears in a single layer on the foil. Spray asparagus with cooking spray. Roast for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until just tender.
- Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt margarine over medium heat. Add the walnuts and stir for 1 minute. Add the lemon juice and keep warm.
- When asparagus is done, divide onto 6 salad plates and spoon an equal amount of the margarine-walnut mixture over each serving.
| Per serving: | 59 calories (54% calories from fat), 3 g protein, 4 g total fat (0.7 g saturated fat), 5 g carbohydrate, 2 g dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 46 mg sodium |
| Diabetic exchanges: | 1 vegetable, 1 fat |
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